Plymouth’s annual Thanksgiving parade – set for Saturday, Nov. 23, rain or otherwise – is the town’s biggest event of the year, with tens of thousands of people expected to […]
Tag: Feature
Posted inCommentary
‘Speed and greed’: Readers react to column on rampant red-light running
My recent column about the rampant disregard of red lights – along with other basic rules of the road – generated a lot of in-box traffic. As I wrote, it’s […]
Posted inGovernment
Backyard farmers say proposed livestock rules are too strict
Dan Green worries that he might have to get rid of some of his chickens. He and other members of the Plymouth Agricultural Commission are fighting proposed regulations from the […]
Posted inHistory & Architecture
Playing the long game: A brief history of Thanksgiving Day football in Plymouth
Thanksgiving time is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Plymouth, the birthplace of the holiday. Thanksgiving Day in Plymouth is packed with events and happenings. […]
Posted inCulture
Just about everything you need to know about America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration
You’re invited to submit a listing for this column: It’s easy. Email your information to listings@plymouthindependent.org at least 10 days in advance. A good quality photo without type on the […]
Posted inPolice & Fire
Plymouth fire chief warns of ‘extremely high’ brush and wildfire fire risk
You’ve probably noticed something missing this fall – significant rainfall. That’s led to a dramatic increase in brush fires throughout Massachusetts, scarring landscapes and causing hazy skies. As of earlier […]
Posted inFire
Under tough conditions, firefighters keep Alden St. fire from spreading
It had all the elements of a major disaster – a building fire on a chilly night, with unusually dry conditions and flames fanned by gusting winds in a dense […]
Posted inReal Estate Sales
Here are the latest numbers on Plymouth’s housing market
The same old story line held true for Plymouth home sales in October – inventory remained relatively low, and prices were high. But the real headline involves interest rates. Even […]
Posted inCulture
At Thanksgiving time, sizing up Plymouth Rock
Four centuries after British settlers landed here, Plymouth Rock remains the spot every visitor must see, despite the many tired jokes about its size. More than a million people look […]
Posted inCulture
The question is, how will Plymouth’s Jonathan Fox do on ‘Jeopardy!’ Tuesday?
Answer: It’s the most fun you can have on TV. Question: What is being a contestant on “Jeopardy!”? That wasn’t one of the clues given to Jonathan Fox earlier this […]